Tyrone Watson, a six-foot-six power forward, played for New Mexico State and graduated in 2013 with a degree in criminal justice.

He considers receiving a scholarship to play university basketball his biggest accomplishment within the game to date.

“I didn’t think I was good enough to play and get my school paid for. But I worked hard in high school and the junior national team and was awarded with a scholarship. That was the start of everything,” says Watson.

Recently Watson played professionally in the Middle East, coincidently with the previous coach of the Rainmen.

“It was a great experience to be immersed in a different culture and lifestyle. It is a different world out there that’s for sure.”

After a stint with the Orangeville A’s in 2016, Watson signed on with the Hurricanes.